Biophysical Society Bulletin | February 2026

President’s Message

Officers President Lynmarie K. Thompson President-Elect Karen G. Fleming Past-President Gabriela K. Popescu Secretary Teresa Giraldez Treasurer Samantha Harris Council

cally. You can shape BPS toward the scientific directions you value by submitting proposals for future meeting symposia and Subgroups and by recruiting members from adjacent fields, all of which helps keep BPS nimble and responsive to emerging scientific directions. I encourage you to publish in Biophysical Journal , which will advance the stature of the journal and build the financial security of BPS. Imagine all the additional great science you can do instead of taking the time for repeated submissions to journals that often make unreasonable demands and have high publication costs. Publishing in Society journals is an investment in our community. I encourage you to use your voice and efforts in support of our values: we know these values enable science and scientists to thrive, so let’s continue to advocate for them. More than 300 BPS members volunteer to serve the Society in some capacity. You too can get involved (www. biophysics.org/get-involved) to work for some Looking For the Right Job Candidate? The BPS Job Board serves as a premier platform for posting open positions in biophysics research and related fields. By leveraging our platform, you can find talented and passionate candidates to join your team.

thing you believe in, to feel active rather than helpless during these challenging times. Finally, I hope you will be inspired by our programming and/or by the political moment to increase your own efforts to communicate the value of science broadly and to train others to pursue this im portant endeavor. It has been an honor and a privilege to be your President. The difficulties of this year have made it even more clear to me what a critical role BPS plays in nurturing our careers and nucleating our community. I look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting, and to continuing in the years to come to support each other as we advance science and communicate its value both within and well beyond our BPS community. See you at the posters and on the dance floor in San Francisco! — Lynmarie K. Thompson , President

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